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Guides for buying and living in Portugal

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Families & education

Private school in Portugal vs the US, UK and Canada: same quality, a fraction of the price

By Paulo · Updated July 2026 · 9 min read

What private and international schooling really costs in Portugal, with real 2025/26 figures next to the US, UK and Canada, plus the university tuition gap that makes parents sit up.

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Buying remotely How to buy a home in Portugal without flying over

Money & taxes US property tax vs Portugal's IMI: the annual saving nobody mentions

Living & wellbeing How Portugal's healthcare works for expats: SNS and costs

Buying Can foreigners buy property in Portugal? The complete guide

Money Getting a mortgage in Portugal as a non-resident

Money & taxes The true cost of buying a house in Portugal: IMT and fees

Moving The D7 visa explained: the passive-income route to Portugal

Moving The Portugal Golden Visa in 2026: is it still worth it?

Location Lisbon vs Porto vs the Algarve: where should you buy?

Money & taxes Tax for new residents: NHR, IFICI and what to check

Moving Getting your NIF and a Portuguese bank account from abroad

Buying Why you need an independent property survey before buying

Money The real cost of living in Portugal vs the US and UK

Buying What is the CPCV? The promissory contract explained

Buying 7 mistakes international buyers make in Portugal

Moving The D8 digital nomad visa vs the D7: which fits you?

Moving From residency to citizenship: the path and timeline

Money What EUR 500,000 buys you in Portugal vs the US and UK

Families The best towns in Portugal for families

Investing Where to invest in Portugal: rental yields by region

Buying How to spot and avoid property scams in Portugal

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